Hiking Unit Converter — Miles to Km, Feet to Meters, °F to °C
Convert hiking units instantly: miles to kilometers, feet to meters, Fahrenheit to Celsius. Free trail unit converter — no signup.
US trail guides speak miles, feet, and Fahrenheit — the rest of the hiking world speaks kilometers, meters, and Celsius. Pick a category above and convert instantly, right in your browser.
Quick answer: 1 mile = 1.609 km · 1 foot = 0.3048 m · °C = (°F − 32) × 5/9. Bookmark this page for your next trip using an American guidebook.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilometers are in a mile?
One mile equals 1.609 kilometers. So a 10-mile hike is about 16.1 km. The converter above does the math instantly in both directions.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply feet by 0.3048 to get meters — 1,000 ft of climbing is about 305 m. To go the other way, multiply meters by 3.281.
What is 70°F in Celsius?
70°F is 21.1°C. The formula is (F − 32) × 5/9. For a quick estimate in your head: subtract 30 and halve it — 70°F ≈ 20°C.
Why do US trail guides use miles and feet?
The US uses imperial units, so American trail guides, maps, and signs list distances in miles and elevation in feet. If you’re used to metric, convert before you go so your time and water estimates match the guidebook.
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